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Encourage LPEA to move away from coal
Please join me in supporting Britt Bassett for the LPEA board. Liz Blair Durango
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Protect La Plata Electric’s financial future
I hope readers waded through the entire article to learn that the cost of buying out the Tri-State contract would likely result in immediate rate increases to cover debt service.…
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An orderly transition to renewable energy
Mr. Fisher strongly supports a sensible, orderly, well-researched transition to renewables. When he is elected, he will work with LPEA staff to expedite the process. John Edens Durango
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Endorsement of incumbents disappoints
The price of clean renewable energy has dropped far below the cost of dirty fossil fuels, and supporting Tri-State’s continued insistence on limiting LPEA’s use of local renewable energy, while…
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Obvious things need to be legislated
The law prohibits sex-based wage discrimination between men and women in the same establishment who perform jobs that require substantially equal skill, effort and responsibility under similar working conditions. It’s…
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Please justify Facebook use for comments
I find it interesting that when Obama harvested Facebook data in the 2008 and 2012 elections, he was a genius. When Trump used the same data, it was a possible…
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GOP tax bill is harmful to Coloradans
As a result of the GOP tax bill, an estimated 235,000 Coloradans will lose coverage by 2025, including 35,200 of Rep. Scott Tipton’s own constituents – all to fund tax…
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Day-in, day-out understanding of LPEA
Kohler stands for us, you and I – the members of LPEA. Kohler has sacrificed minutes, hours, days and weeks of his personal time to gain understanding of our energy…
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Tim Wheeler is thoughtful, experienced
The electricity market is changing quickly, and the next few years will take thoughtful and experienced leaders to ensure LPEA success in meeting these profound changes. Tim Wheeler comes with…
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Generate power and jobs locally
We need leadership at LPEA that will prioritize local investment in abundant, low-cost renewable power, which is why I encourage members to vote for Tim Wheeler, Britt Bassett and Jeff…
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Keep energy dollars in local economy
We have close to 300 sunny days a year in the LPEA territory, and credible estimates are that in the next few years we could generate up to 40 percent…
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Wheeler is best choice for LPEA board
Tim has lived in La Plata County for 24 years, and is a former Apple Computer executive, so he has relevant large organization leadership experience. He also owned and managed…
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LPEA and Tri-State support renewables
My vote supported lower rates and ensured further discussion. My vote wasn’t against renewables or LPEA generating power locally. Both LPEA and Tri-State support renewables. Tri-State added 477 megawatts of…
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Coal-fired plants’ days are numbered
These events came more quickly than many predicted. Lack of foresight is why La Plata Electric Association, failed to sidestep a costly mistake in 2007, extending the contract that now…
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Thank you, Vietnam vets from DHS
I want to thank every DHS graduate who is a Vietnam vet, with a special shout out to VNVs from the DHS Class Of ’66: Tom Moreno, Wayne Dale, Phil…
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Americans for Prosperity is wonderful
This organization does outstanding work with veterans and the Concerned Veterans of America group is a part of this network. They also provide great educational opportunities. I have had the…
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Bassett is the right steward for LPEA
A thriving community must continue to grow and move forward, and with that happening, it is important to have leaders with the foresight to make wise decisions. We have officials…
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Vote for local power in LPEA election
By voting for active, forward-thinking LPEA board members, you are voting to keep money local and create jobs. Candidate Britt Bassett will make this vision a reality. By applying great…
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Childhood friendships could prevent wars
In the near future, I hope the conversation will include civilians killed by AR-15s and other lethal weapons in wars of yesterday and presently in Syria, Africa and – the…
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Celebrate the Boys & Girls Club’s impact
The Boys & Girls Club of La Plata County serves more than 1,285 youth annually with programs where they advance academic achievement, develop good character and citizenship throughout leadership opportunities,…
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Elect forward-thinking LPEA directors
Less than 25 percent of our community votes in the LPEA election. Let’s change that! If you pay a bill, you are a member. Look for your ballot on or…
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Struzenberg: Go renewable to protect public lands
It’s high time we bag fossil fuels, not only for our climate, but also to ensure the places we love remain protected. Emily Struzenberg Denver
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Take responsibility, blame only yourself
POTUS may have said, “I’m so happy Dr. Ben Carson (HUD) bought his new table and chairs for $31,000 with the money I saved the American people by draining my…
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The left has stooped to an all-time low
The left has stooped to an all-time low in order to promote their ill-conceived gun confiscation agenda. To coerce, deceive and convince these children to march and protest in order…
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Going to school should be safe for all
For a person who left as a gunshot victim and returned as a Nobel laureate, the biggest change was in her and what she has achieved, but until it is…
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Glad to see the nutty cell tower letters
I wonder if the same person is as worried about the real problem with methane in the Four Corners? I wonder if the same person ever considered the number of…
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Katzin closure is a loss for community
The first week of their going out of business sale, they advertised 20 percent off everything. It was remarkable that they sold almost half of everything in the store within…
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Schrater: May “Equal Pay Day” arrive much sooner
The American Association of University Women observes this date to raise awareness of the gender pay gap. AAUW also observes equal pay days in August for African American women, September…
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Prioritize LPEA’s future over its past
He has the technical knowledge and leadership experience to gain greater energy independence to lower rates. I have confidence in his vision to prioritize LPEA’s future over its past. LPEA…
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Vote for affordability and sustainability
We can combat this by voting for LPEA board members who will challenge the status quo. We can fight for affordability and sustainability by electing forward-thinking, optimistic leaders. In his…